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title: "RDE869 - Evaluation of the River Walks Demonstrator Project"
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# RDE869 - Evaluation of the River Walks Demonstrator Project

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4528e946-01be-411c-9ccb-f9b750a9b026

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), located at Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, has completed the procurement process titled "RDE869 - Evaluation of the River Walks Demonstrator Project". This project falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, with a CPV code of 73200000. The procurement process reached the award stage on 26th November 2025 with The National Centre for Social Research being awarded the contract. The project is set to take place across multiple regions including the UK, Europe, and others. The contract runs from 4th November 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a budget value of £49,635.25. This procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in process evaluation within the consultancy services sector. Companies experienced in providing comprehensive and insightful evaluations of public sector projects would find this contract particularly suitable. Although this particular procurement has been awarded, similar future tenders by Defra may be ideal for businesses looking to expand within the UK and international markets. Establishing a relationship with a government department like Defra can also enhance a company's portfolio and provide a stable revenue stream.

## Notice

The scope of the evaluation will be to conduct a process evaluation of the demonstrator project to inform the remaining river walks delivery. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/430d78c8-00de-465c-a5cd-d38ec2b79c0c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,635 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,635 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2025 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/430d78c8-00de-465c-a5cd-d38ec2b79c0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/430d78c8-00de-465c-a5cd-d38ec2b79c0c
  26th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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